If you're up for an adventure like none other, then consider one of these active Africa tours. Hike the Machame Trek as you climb Tanzania's legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the world's largest continent. Venture into the heart of Namibia, where you can meet with indigenous communities, go on a traditional game drive, and climb your way up the dunes. Or extend your Ethiopia adventure with a few days of wildlife spotting in the Bale Mountains. These tours aren't for the faint-hearted, but they do promise an exciting and active way to explore one of the planet's most mysterious lands. Contact us when you're ready to start planning your active Africa expedition!

Best Active Africa Tours for 2020-2021

Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Days from $4,620

This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up legendary Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, acclimate and warm up by trekking or mountain biking before making your way up the mountain from camp to camp arriving to the summit at 19,341 ft. (5,895m).

Namibia Adventure

14 Days from $10,875

Spend two weeks traveling across Namibia on this true African safari experience. You will hike, camp, kayak, and search for wildlife as you learn what life is like in this region of the world, with stops in Etosha National Park, the Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei, meet the native Himba people and stay at the exclusive Sossus Under Canvas.

Share stories of adventure around the campfire pit at Sossus Under Canvas

Namibia Under Canvas

10 Days from $4,084

Namibia Under Canvas allows travelers to experience the wonders of Namibia in a very personal way. Namibia is a vast country, even by African standards, and its "ageless land" creates an experience based in both natural and social history.

The Simien Mountains, or the "rooftop of Africa"

Simien Mountains Trek

7 Days from $2,762

This 7-day trekking tour of Ethiopia spends four days navigating the Simien Mountain range, one of the largest in Africa, followed by two nights in a lodge. Led by an expert guide, you'll hike through spectacular scenery, spot endemic Ethiopian wildlife, and marvel at the panoramic view of the Simien Mountains from atop the summit of Bwahit Peak.

Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia

Bale Mountains Explorer

4 Days from $2,367

Explore the Bale Mountains on your Ethiopia tour with this 4-day extension. Visit the Sanetti Plateau landscape, spot the endemic Ethiopian wolf, and hike through the Harenna Forest as you spot wildlife and birdlife endemic to the area. Visit the small town of Dola Mena and return each night to the comfort of the Bale Mountain Lodge.

Active Africa Tours Travel Guide

Highlights of an Active Africa Tour
The largest continent in the world, no two tours of Africa are alike. One thing all Africa tours do have in common is a theme of adventure perfect for active explorers. From expansive savannas to dense tropical jungles and bustling metropolitan cities, Africa has something for everyone.

The best way to experience Africa on an active tour is on a safari adventure. Consider exploring one of these great National Parks to witness the wildlife up close and get your heartrate up: